The Best Audiophile Source: Transferring Multi-Track Masters from the Legendary Sony PCM 3348HR

Step inside Studio DES for the high-end digitization of a 48-track Eddy Mitchell concert. A sonic journey blending vintage tech with exceptional audio fidelity!

Le concert de Mylène Farmer Nevermore disponible en video DVD, blu-ray, blu-ray UHD 4K (le test complet) / Mylène Farmer Nevermore concert available on video DVD, blu-ray, blu-ray UHD 4K (full review)

La vidéo du concert « Nevermore » de Mylène Farmer est disponible en DVD, Blu-ray et Blu-ray UHD 4k avec des bandes son stéréo haute résolution (24 bits 96 kHz) et DTS HDMA 7.1, ainsi que Dolby Atmos TrueHD. Cette comparaison met en évidence les différences de mixage entre les versions musicales et cinématographiques. Vous pouvez également comparer l’évolution de la piste « Sans Contrefaçon » entre les concerts « Timeless », « Live 2019 » et « Nevermore ».

The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”

Iconic band The Cure have announced the release of their new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World”, scheduled for November 1, 2024. This long-awaited album marks their return after a 16-year hiatus without new music. Fans can already pre-order the album, which will be available in several formats, including a high-quality vinyl edition (AbbeyContinue reading “The Cure, the first single “Alone” is available before the new album entitled “Songs of A Lost World””

Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)

he album “No Parlez” is the first solo album by English artist Paul Young, released in 1983. It was a resounding success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart for five non-consecutive weeks and remaining in the UK Top 100 for 119 weeks. It includes the singles “Come Back And Stay”, “Wherever I LayContinue reading “Paul Young – No Parlez – Review – (Test: Blu-ray stereo remix, 5.1, Dolby Atmos, Master CD, Master vinyl record, Amazon UltraHD, CD)”

82 albums or singles, 504 editions reviewed …

The milestone of 500 tested versions has been passed since the creation of this blog, 504 to be precise, thank you all for your encouragement.These 504 versions are distributed in 78 albums and 4 singles.The types of supports have been enlarged with in addition to the supports CD, DVD, Bluray, SACD, vinyl, cassette, DAT, streaming,Continue reading “82 albums or singles, 504 editions reviewed …”

Dire Straits – Encores – Review (Vinyl , Download, CD)

Encores was released in May 1993 as a complement to the live album On the Night. It’s an EP (Extended Play) of 4 tracks which contains 3 exclusive tracks (Your Latest Trick is already in the album On the Night) The review includes 3 editions (Vinyl , digital files and CD) of this album. ReviewsContinue reading “Dire Straits – Encores – Review (Vinyl , Download, CD)”

Shania Twain – Queen Of Me – Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master, Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos)

Shania Twain is a Canadian country-pop singer. She has released five studio albums in her career. Her latest album, “Now,” was released in September 2017. Before that, she released “Up!” in 2002, which was a big commercial success. Shania Twain has been honored with several decades of awards since 1993. Queen Of Me is theContinue reading “Shania Twain – Queen Of Me – Review (Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master, Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos)”

Thomas Schirmann – After The Rain – review of the vinyl test pressing (Audiophile approach)

After having tested the CD, Master Studio (32 bits 88.2 kHz) and Qobuz versions, then assisted to the cutting of the lacquer from the Master Studio files, AKELSON sent me a test pressing to analyze and compare it to the master used for the cutting. AKKELSON’s objective is to be as transparent as possible inContinue reading “Thomas Schirmann – After The Rain – review of the vinyl test pressing (Audiophile approach)”

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return Of The Dream Canteen – Review (Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master)

Return of the Dream Canteen is the second album of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to be released this year, it is also the 13th studio album of the group, this one was recorded at the Shangri-La studio in Malibu like Unlimited Love (You can find the review here). This album is composed of 17Continue reading “Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return Of The Dream Canteen – Review (Vinyl, Qobuz Hi-Res, Tidal Master)”